MUS 1A - MUSIC THEORY I

    Recent Professors
    A. Gennaro
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    20–22 students
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Introduction to the notation and primary elements of tonal music through guided composition and analysis. Examples from western and global music literature demonstrate staff notation in treble and bass clefs, rhythm, and meter; basic properties of sound; intervals; diatonic scales and triads; and diatonic chords. History and social context of the above concepts are discussed. Complete cadential formulae, phrase structure analysis, chord function theory, and four-part voice- leading principles are covered. (A, CSU, UC) (C-ID MUS 120)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:20pm, Tue Thu 11:00am–12:15pm